Train Cologne to Alken from €27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Alken takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Alken. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m

Duration

110 km

Distance

€27

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cologne to Alken train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Alken. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Alken at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:53 PM → 9:47 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:53 PM → 10:47 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:52 PM → 12:30 AM
Arrives next day
2h 38m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:49 AM → 5:47 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

3:49 AM → 5:47 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

3:49 AM → 5:47 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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